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A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the council, and sold nearly all the Nez Perce co
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"A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the council, and sold nearly all the Nez Perce country"

- Chief Joseph

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This quote by Chief Joseph talks to the power of words and the power of persuasion. Chief Lawyer was a great talker, and he used his gift of gab to take the lead in the council and to convince the Nez Perce individuals to sell almost all of their land. Chief Lawyer was able to use his words to influence the decisions of the council and to encourage individuals to make a decision that was not in their best interest. This quote speaks to the power of words and the capability of a great talker to sway the opinions of others. It likewise talks to the significance of knowing the power of words and the possible effects of decisions made based upon persuasive words. Chief Joseph's quote functions as a pointer to be mindful of the power of words and to be aware of the prospective consequences of decisions made based on persuasive words.

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